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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week have been captured by photographers around the world.

Libya

Migrant shipwreck off Libyan coast leaves at least 43 dead, says UN

The shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea is the first maritime disaster in 2021 involving migrants and refugees seeking better lives in Europe.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia: Hundreds of migrants grappling with freezing temperatures

Some migrants have been sleeping rough for months while attempting to cross into Croatia multiple times.

Cyprus

Cyprus: Brawl at overcrowded migrant camp injures over two dozen

The large brawl involved nationals from Syria and several African countries at an overcrowded migrant reception camp outside of Cyprus’ capital Nicosia.

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Europe News

EU's border agency Frontex probed over migrant pushback claims

The investigation comes after MEPs called for Frontex's director to resign over alleged migrant pushbacks.

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Skin conditions and no utilities as migrants suffer in Bosnia camp

Hundreds of migrants are housed in heated military tents near the Bosnian-Croatian border after days of uncertainty.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week have been captured by photographers around the world.

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Bosnia migrants 'moved into heated tents' amid more snowy weather

A fresh spate of cold wintry weather on Friday brought more misery for hundreds of migrants who have been stuck for days in a burnt out camp in northwest Bosnia waiting for heating and other facilities

Europe News

Bosnia: EU gives €3.5 mln over 'unacceptable' conditions for migrants

The Commission said the funds will help migrants and refugees "facing a humanitarian disaster" by financing warm clothing, blankets, food, healthcare and mental health and psychological support.

Italy

Migrants and older residents come together in Italy's 'COVID red zone'

In the Tuscan coastal city of Livorno, a social project matches young migrants with elderly residents in need of help or companionship.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

'Desperate situation': Migrants return to fire-hit camp in Bosnia

Nearly 1,000 migrants are facing a night with no shelter on Wednesday after their relocation from a fire-ravaged camp in Bosnia was cancelled amid protests by residents.

Tunisia

Twenty bodies found as migrant boat sinks off Tunisian coast

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Tunisian coast remains a major departure point for migrants and asylum-seekers searching for a better life in Europe.

Turkey

EU to spend hundreds of millions more on refugees in Turkey

The EU's programmes will be extended until early 2022 at a total cost of €485 million.

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Fire engulfs controversial migrant camp near Bosnia-Croatia border

The Lipa camp has been widely criticised for its awful conditions.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Huge fire breaks out at Lipa migrant camp in Bosnia

Around 1,200 people live in the Lipa camp, in Bihac.

United Kingdom

Two men convicted of killing 39 migrants found dead in truck container

Two men convicted in UK of killing 39 migrants found dead in truck container last year

World News

WHO: COVID-19 'dramatically worsened' lives of migrants and refugees

The pandemic had a "highly negative impact on the living and working conditions of refugees and migrants," the WHO said in a new report.

My Europe Series

Violence and vigilantes add to winter woes of migrants in the Balkans

Thousands are camped near the Bosnia/Croatia border as sub-zero temperatures sweep in ahead of winter.

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Euroviews. Why COVID-19 shows that migrants’ integration in Europe is as important as ever ǀ View

Europe needs and depends on migration to sustain its own development and the well-being of its citizens. Yet, when it comes to acknowledging their contributions, migrants are left at the mercy of socio-economic hardships on the fringes of society.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Urgent action needed on Bosnia migrant camps, says human rights chief

Dunja Mijatovic warned a humanitarian crisis was imminent in the northwest of the country.